Stout v. Watson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action brought in the district court for Ramsey county, to recover $375 and interest on the instrument considered in the opinion. Trial before Searle, J., (acting for a judge of the 2nd district,) and verdict directed for defendant. The plaintiff appeals from an order refusing a new trial.
1Opinion of the CourtVanderburgh, J.
The plaintiff entered into a contract with the defendant for the sale to him of certain building lots at a price named, with an additional stipulation as follows: “It is also agreed and understood that the said Watson shall execute a note for $375.00, payable on or before six months, said note to stipulate that if said Watson builds a residence on lot 24, and W. J lot 25, then said note to be cancelled; but in case he should not build, the note to remain in force.” ■ This contract bore date June 28, 1887. In pursuance thereof, and on or about July 12, 1887, the defendant executed to the…
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